Preconstruction Manager

C.D. Smith Construction, Inc.; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

C.D. Smith Construction, Inc. seeks a Preconstruction Manager in Fond du Lac, WI to oversee conceptual and negotiated projects during the preconstruction phase. You will provide leadership in conceptual estimating, budgeting, value engineering, scheduling, and profitability analysis.

Responsibilities include guiding preconstruction activities, coordinating with project teams, and supporting business development while mentoring staff to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of pre-development and pre-construction activities.
• Strong budgeting, estimating, and cost control capabilities.
• Experience with value engineering and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Guide preconstruction activities for multiple projects.
• Oversee conceptual budgeting, estimating, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with owners, architects, and teams to determine scope.
• Support business development and client relationship building.
• Lead and mentor project managers and engineers in preconstruction.

Skills

Preconstruction knowledge

Budgeting

Cost analysis

Value engineering

Scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Preconstruction Manager is responsible for overseeing conceptual and negotiated projects throughout preconstruction phase. This role provides leadership and project guidance as it relates to conceptual estimating, pricing, value engineering, scheduling, and profitability of projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Guidance and oversight of preconstruction activities:
  
  
  
  • Integrated project team and project goal development
  
  
  • Conceptual budget/estimating, scope and schedule
  
  
  • Organize, identify, and track tasks related to preconstruction
  
  
  • Project Logistics Planning Authorities having jurisdiction
  
  
  • Procurement and bid packages
  
  
  • Participate in business development activities
  
  
  
  


• Help build new business and strategic partnerships and maintain and expand customer relationships.


• Develop and qualify new business projects through client visits, presentations, interviews and negotiations.


• Responsible for estimating and budgeting of conceptual and negotiated projects.


• Conduct preconstruction due diligence and working closely with owners and architects.


• Evaluate materials and phases of projects for cost saving alternative approaches through value engineering and cost analysis.


• Attend and participate in project planning and coordination meetings.


• Participate in general oversight, mentoring and training project managers and project engineers on preconstruction activities.


• Guide the execution of multiple projects through preconstruction activities and phases.


• Collaborate with leadership, owners and architects throughout preconstruction phase of the projects.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field.


• 5 – 10 years of progressively responsible related job experience in the construction industry with prior estimating experience.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• In-depth understanding of pre-development/pre-construction, conceptual estimating, budgeting, cost analysis, value engineering, cost control, and scheduling.


• Experience in working with municipal departments for rezoning, and development and building permit applications.


• Ability to forge new business relationships and bring in new business opportunities.


• Financial skills and the ability to evaluate estimating and pricing strategies.


• Ability to travel to project work sites, valid driver’s license.


• Ability to lead and manage preconstruction meetings


• Ability to clearly and actively communicate with project internal and external team


• Basic knowledge of VDC functions and work flows